Surgical Technologist/Technician I & II

Surgical Technologist/Technician I & II 150 top places to work in healthcare|2025 Becker's Hospital Review Benefits: Here at Gunnison Valley Health, your good work will be rewarded. In addition to a competitive salary, a generous and affordable medical/dental/vision plan, and a dollar for dollar 401(a) match, up to 3%, there are other great perks including: * Up to $250 in your first year toward your unique Lifestyle Spending Account, matched retirement starting on day 1, and a dependent care matching plan * A culture that values continuing education, backed up by a robust tuition reimbursement plan * Paid time off benefits with an accrual rate of 10.77% in your first year of employment * Access to mental health, financial health and wellness as well as life coaching with our Employee Assistance Program * Free nutrition consultations, and discounted fitness membership at Western Colorado University Fieldhouse

• Deep discounts on food and drink in the cafeteria
• No traffic, and a scenic commute to the office

Share your talents in providing compassionate and high quality patient care in a specialty clinic setting, ensuring the well-being and comfort of patients while supporting the clinic's mission and goals. We need your expertise to keep our community healthy and thriving! Where you’ll live: Some define happiness by their job title and salary, while others pursue quality of life. Our community combines the best of both worlds by fostering a growing outdoor industry business hub in the heart of Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. The Gunnison Valley, which includes the towns of Gunnison and Crested Butte, is a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and adventurers. We are deeply connected with our surrounding environment, neighbors and growing community. This is the kind of place where hard work is rewarded, whether that means a day on the mountain or at the office. Requirements: To be seriously considered for this role, you’ll need to have: * Education: Must be a high school graduate or hold equivalent certification. Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program preferred. * Experience: Surgical Tech I: No Experience Surgical Tech II: One year of Surgical Tech experience required. * Licenses/Certification: Certification in Surgical Technology and Central Sterile is encouraged. Current BLS required Responsibilities: We are committed to improving the health of our community by delivering exceptional care and services. As part of the team in the Surgery Department you will: * Assemble required supplies, instruments, and equipment for operative and invasive procedures * Prepare, organize, and maintain a sterile field; anticipate and respond to surgical team needs. * Assist with sterile draping and provide sterile instruments, supplies, and sterile dressings during procedures. * Support room turnover by assisting with post-procedure cleaning and preparing the room for the next patient. * Clean, decontaminate, inspect, and prepare surgical instruments and equipment; transport items to and from designated decontamination/processing areas. * Operate sterile processing equipment safely and per manufacturer instructions. * Monitor, interpret, and document physical, chemical, and biological indicators for sterilizers used in the department. * Follow infection prevention practices, Standard Precautions, and all safety policies when handling sharps, blood/body fluids, chemicals, and equipment. * Delegate appropriately and participate in teamwork, quality improvement, and required competency maintenance. * Participates in orientation, ongoing education, emergency preparedness, and role-related professional development. Work Schedule: Shift: Physical Requirements: Occasionally (1-33%) Walking, sitting, crouching/squatting, stooping, stairs, lifting (0-20 lbs), carrying (0-20 lbs), pushing/pulling (20-50 lbs) Frequently (34-66%) Change position, reaching, reach across midline, handling, pinching Continuously (37-100%) Must be able to see with corrective eyewear must be able to hear clearly with assistance Compensation: $28.64 - $38.59/hr, depending on experience. Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Gunnison Valley Health provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line. There is no deadline to apply for this position; we are accepting applications on an ongoing basis until a finalist is selected. Benefits Eligibility Medical, dental, vision, health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and Lifestyle Spending Account: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period in a Full Time or Part Time position are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire. Full Time staff are automatically enrolled in 401A plan as of date of hire. Life and AD&D insurance: All active employees working 40 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date. Short-term and long-term disability: All active employees working 60 or more hours per pay period are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after hire date.